Darkness Under My Bed

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Darkness Under My Bed is a single player action game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Desert Fox and was released on February 19, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Darkness Under My Bed," players enter a labyrinthine world beneath a scared boy's bed, created to imprison monsters that have stolen his treasured memories. As the boy, players must confront these monsters to retrieve what's been lost and overcome the guilt that has paralyzed him. This emotional, atmospheric adventure aims to spark change and healing.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and unsettling atmosphere with stunning visuals and creative environments.
Puzzles are clever and challenging, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy exploration and problem-solving.
The dark story and psychological horror elements are well-crafted, making for an immersive and memorable gameplay experience.

The game can be extremely confusing and difficult to navigate, often leading to frustration and the need for external guides.
Repetitive gameplay and a lack of clear direction can make progress feel tedious, with players often getting lost or stuck.
Some players may find the absence of a hint system or tutorial overwhelming, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a dark and complex narrative that unfolds through exploration and discovery, rather than explicit exposition. Players appreciate the unique storytelling approach that encourages piecing together the plot from various secrets and clues, although some find it challenging to fully grasp the narrative without additional hints. Overall, the atmosphere and intricate storytelling create an engaging experience, appealing to both casual players and completionists seeking deeper understanding.
- “Really dark story and atmosphere involving difficult subjects, but I never felt it was done in bad taste.”
- “The story is presented in a great way because I enjoy games where you have to find and figure out the story instead of having to read a million messages or being told the whole plot from a narrator.”
- “This story is fantastic and leaves room for theories (which I personally love doing), and this game is masterfully crafted.”
- “A really unique point and click horror game with a story that isn't entirely clear and handed to the player just like that.”
- “In that regard, the story is too mysterious for its own good, providing only a vague hint of a tragic story and never giving the player any kind of objective.”
- “It's a bit complex for the story and hard to figure out everything on your own, but not in a bad way.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of exploration and branching paths, which can lead to repetitive experiences as players experiment to uncover all options. While the mechanics and story become engaging over time, some users noted frustrations with control understanding and being restricted in exploration. Overall, the game offers a unique horror experience with simple yet effective gameplay, appealing particularly to mature audiences.
- “Original creepy horror game with interesting gameplay and story.”
- “The scenes are carefully designed and the gameplay elements are really fun to discover.”
- “Game does a fair job at creating a full experience (e.g. visualization, ambient sounds), and it's definitely an interesting style of storytelling gameplay.”
- “From a gameplay perspective, it's clearly far from perfect; it gets fairly repetitive trying things until you figure out all the different paths. That's really because the game has a crazy amount of branching and areas to explore.”
- “Achievement hunting will be a pain if you don't know what you're getting into, so if you're interested, you should look up walkthroughs for how to get the achievements to optimize your gameplay.”
- “There are some frustrating gameplay elements, like sometimes being locked down a path when exploring a different route.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently described as dark, unsettling, and immersive, effectively blending horror elements with a unique art style. Players appreciate the eerie and creepy vibes, which enhance the experience of uncovering the game's intricate story and secrets. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, drawing players into a haunting and thought-provoking world.
- “It's incredibly atmospheric and really disturbing.”
- “The atmosphere and play style are so unique, there's lots of secrets to find, and there's elements of a dark story behind all the events of the game that you can try and piece together however you like.”
- “The atmosphere was at its strongest in the birds part.”
- “In all, I found the game to be immersive, horrific, and vexing; even as I took breaks to recover from the unnerving atmosphere, I found myself eager to start playing again.”
- “Extremely enthralling point and click puzzle game with some dark and creepy atmosphere/tones.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a unique, gritty hand-made quality that creates an unsettling atmosphere, lacking traditional 3D assets or a distinct 2D art style. Players praise the incredible visuals, which are both haunting and creatively designed, offering a wealth of secrets and engaging content for hardcore gamers. Overall, the art style is seen as a standout feature that enhances the game's immersive experience.
- “This game is very unique with an unsettling atmosphere and an amazing art style.”
- “Incredible visuals and a ton of stuff to do with plenty of secrets for hardcore players.”
- “I cannot understate how haunting and well done the visuals are.”
- “There are no 3D assets or distinct 2D art style to speak of; instead, the entirety of the game has a gritty, hand-made quality to it.”
- “A device that occasionally breaks, loses signal, may become infected with viruses, and various other issues result in altered visuals or require utilizing the options menu to progress the game.”
- “How high must a person's creativity be to design a game like this with this style of artwork?”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and confusing, particularly during extended play sessions, which may deter some from fully enjoying the experience.
- “The puzzle aspect of this title becomes tedious over time, especially during longer game sessions.”
- “For some players, this game can be a bit confusing and tedious.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is used sparingly but effectively, enhancing the atmosphere and intensifying the scare factor during key moments. Reviewers praise its excellent fit with the game's tone, contributing to a creepier overall experience.
- “The use of music is excellent, fits the moment, and makes it creepier.”
- “There isn't always music, but when there is, it just makes the moments scarier.”